Benzathine penicillin G stockouts and other barriers to documented syphilis treatment in pregnancy in Zambia.

Anna V Jones Albert ManasyanYumo XueHerbert KapesaKate MwendafilumbaLeukanji NalwambaMaureen MzumaraMwangelwa Mubiana-MbeweJodie A Dionne

Published in: PloS one (2024)

Treatment rates for syphilis in pregnancy in Zambia were low and BPG medication stockouts at the facility level were common. A consistent supply of BPG at all ANC facilities is needed to facilitate timely treatment and improve birth outcomes.

Keyphrases

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human immunodeficiency virus
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